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ATTENTION: Windows 10 users

Beta 2 build is now available!

If you just upgraded to Windows 10 or running build 10240 or greater of Win 10 pre-release you will need to download and install the new version of ZoneAlarm 14.0.157.000

Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

I have recently been getting the same error.
For me it happens when I try to access parts of Amazon.com.
This new version of ZA seems to have broken several websites that I use quite often.
The other websites generate a &quot;ERROR ON PAGE&quot; message when I try to use them.
I'd like to go back to the previous version, but I foolishly deleted it.
has anyone got any idea how to fix all of these problems?

Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>SLRoberts wrote:
I have recently been getting the same error. For me it happens when I try to access parts of Amazon.com. This new version of ZA seems to have broken several websites that I use quite often. The other websites generate a "ERROR ON PAGE" message when I try to use them. I'd like to go back to the previous version, but I foolishly deleted it. has anyone got any idea how to fix all of these problems?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You do not mention what Flavor of ZoneAlarm or What Version you have now? Or what Version of Windows?The simplest procedure is to:1.Download the Latestinstallerpreferably with IE Browwserand no Download Manager/accelerator like Get-Right) ZAFree http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/fre...seHistory.htmlZAP http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/fr...seHistory.html ZAAV http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/fr...seHistory.htmlZAAS http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/fr...seHistory.htmlZASS http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/fr...seHistory.html2. On your current ZA, UNcheck "Load ZA... at startup" (under Overview --&gt; Preferences tab)3. Reboot the Computer. So that vsmon.exe/TrueVector will be removed from Memory4. Install the new update (clean or upgrade) and Accept the default Setting, Auto-Learn Mode and Choose Trusted Zone, not Internet Zone..Please note that ZASS does not play nice with many overlapping security tools (even if disabled). To troubleshoot ZASS issues remove them and install back once you see that ZA works as it should. For example, spyspweeper, spyware doctor, trojan hunter, adware, SpyBotS&amp;D, PC tools Threatfire, otherantivirus, antispyware, registry locking tools, etc...Here is a List of the Most common User problems..a.) The first thing a Hacker, Trojan or Virus tries to do if they infect your computer or gain access to your Computer, thru an Email Attachment or pop-up on a Website or user over-ridding the Security alerts by the firewall, is to shutdown, any Firewall, AV/AS.. That is why some users have problems updating ZoneAlarm or any other security program..vsmon.exe/TrueVector is the first thing that loads when your computer starts to boot up, the ZA tray Icon is just a Icon that loads later in the Boot-up process..and TrueVector /vsmon.exe is the last thing to shutdown when your computer shuts down to insure that your computer is always protected..That is why " ifLoad ZoneAlarm on startup in not Un-checked" and computer Rebooted, Truevector will stay in Memory and will not be removed during Install or Upgrade, in fact the install may fail because Truevector in an attempt to protect your computer will think that the New Install attempt to install a new version of Truevector may be a Hacker Attempting to shut down Truevector..That is why it is very Important to use the Un-Check "Start ZA on Startup" method so that a New Upgrade Copy of TrueVector/vsmon.exe can be installed..b.) some Computer Users thinkhttp://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/th_1what.gifthat if one Firewall and anti-Virus is good, two or three different ones running at the same time must be better? http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o.../th_1mad-1.gif--------------------------------------------------------
My XP SP3 :
ZoneAlarm Security Suite version:8.0.059.000
TrueVector version:8.0.059.000
Driver version:8.0.059.000
Anti-virus engine version:6.0.2.678
Anti-virus signature DAT file version:963294365
Anti-spyware engine version:5.0.202.0
Anti-spyware signature DAT file version:01.200811.4805
AntiSpam version:5.0.61.9957
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Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

I followed the
instructions for a clean install that you posted on another thread, and the vsmon error is gone.
I also changed one setting for another problem website to allow private headers, and that fixed that one.
However, I still have one website that will not work with ZA running no matter what I do.
That is www.comcast.net/tv/tv-listings/ .
The main page loads, but the
the tv listings are blank.

I have checked all of the ZA logs, and have found no error message that
seem related.

An ERROR ON PAGE message with a CODE 0 appears when ZA is running,, but not when it isn't.
I tried setting all of the privacy settings for www.comcast.net to ALLOW.
What the heck could ZA be blocking?

Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

<DIV class="default clearfix" id=core><DIV id=primary><DIV class=module-full id=tvlistings-module><DIV class=clearfix id=grid-head>
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>SLRoberts wrote:
I followed theinstructions for a clean install that you posted on another thread, and the vsmon error is gone. I also changed one setting for another problem website to allow private headers, and that fixed that one. However, I still have one website that will not work with ZA running no matter what I do. That is www.comcast.net/tv/tv-listings/ . The main page loads, but thethe tv listings are blank.I have checked all of the ZA logs, and have found no error message thatseem related.An ERROR ON PAGE message with a CODE 0 appears when ZA is running,, but not when it isn't. I tried setting all of the privacy settings for www.comcast.net to ALLOW. What the heck could ZA be blocking?Iam running WinXP SP3 with all of the latest patches and no other AV or AS software.ZoneAlarm Security Suite version:8.0.059.000
TrueVector version:8.0.059.000
Driver version:8.0.059.000
Anti-virus engine version:6.0.2.678
Anti-virus signature DAT file version:963382451
Anti-spyware engine version:5.0.202.0
Anti-spyware signature DAT file version:01.200811.4825
AntiSpam version:5.0.61.9957
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Works OK for me, I tried that Comcast Link and pulled up the TV listing for Atlants, GA..(I got the Full Daytime TV Listings OK..Try Turning OFF Privact Mobile Codes and Cookies?, or try Turning OFF the Privacy Fuction completely..http://www.comcast.net/tv/tv-listings/<P class=message>The Comcast.net team has been working to improve your Comcast.net TV channel. We've added an HD video gallery, an On Demand page, and access to free Full TV episodes. Unfortunately, some features - such as Favorite Channels - were removed. In response to your feedback, we are working diligently to restore these features. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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My XP SP3 :
ZoneAlarm Security Suite version:8.0.059.000
TrueVector version:8.0.059.000
Driver version:8.0.059.000
Anti-virus engine version:6.0.2.678
Anti-virus signature DAT file version:963402698
Anti-spyware engine version:5.0.202.0
Anti-spyware signature DAT file version:01.200811.4835
AntiSpam version:5.0.61.9957
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Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

OK, now I am really confused.
I had tried the things that you suggested before, but I decided to try them again.
Sure enough, when I shut off all of the Privacy functions the TV listings started to work.
So, I turned them back on one at a time, then adjusted them to the custom setings that i had been using, and the TV listings kept on working.
Finally I rebooted, and they are still working.
Things were a lot simpler and easier to understand back in the good old days of DOS and the command line.
Just for the fun of it, before thanking you for your help, I tried again, and now they are not working.
I tried shutting off Privacy again, and that didn't help.
Whoa, it just started working again.
Something really strange is going on here.
I think that I will have to take this up with Comcast.

Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>SLRoberts wrote:
OK, now I am really confused. I had tried the things that you suggested before, but I decided to try them again. Sure enough, when I shut off all of the Privacy functions the TV listings started to work. So, I turned them back on one at a time, then adjusted them to the custom settings that i had been using, and the TV listings kept on working. Finally I rebooted, and they are still working. Things were a lot simpler and easier to understand back in the good old days of DOS and the command line.Just for the fun of it, before thanking you for your help, I tried again, and now they are not working. I tried shutting off Privacy again, and that didn't help. Whoa, it just started working again. Something really strange is going on here. I think that I will have to take this up with Comcast.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thank you for your excellent feedback..1.) Who knows why? Maybe only on Wednesdays, Daylight Standard Time? One too many cups of Coffee? Effects of Murphy's Law? http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o...th_madwife.gif
the Pet did it? http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o...th_winekat.jpg2.) If it works sometim and not others? maybe it's related to a Corrupt ZA Database..ZA has incorparated a new way to Reset DataBase files so users don't need to go into Safe mode.

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Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

I think that it is probably gremlins.
I just went thru the process of doing a clean uninstall and fresh install of ZA.
that got rid of several problems, but not this one.
One new problem appeared after the install, but that turned out to be due to the Windows Firewall being turned on.
Who knows how that happened?
I contacted Comcast Support and they had me install the latest version of the Flash player.
Again, that seemed to solve the problem, only to have it reappear a few minutes later.
This is a new TV Listings page for Comcast, and I don't think that they have all of the bugs out of it yet.
Of course, the old saying is that there is no such thing as bug free code, just code in which the latest bug hasn't yet appeared.

Re: Zonealarm exception error on vsmon.exe

Thank you for your Feedback..You can alway Report your findings directly to ZA Tech Support to make them aware of the Compact/Privacy problem,But it seems that your Conclusion about ComCast New Software for their TV Listings may be the souce of the Problem..X-(Please feel free to post back in this Forum anytime you tink you have a problem with ZoneAlarm....